Industrial Maintenance and Operations Technician

Koch Fertilizer, LLC is looking to hire a self-driven Industrial Maintenance and Operations Technician to join the fertilizer shipping and storage terminal located in Marshalltown, IA. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining an anhydrous ammonia terminal consisting of shipping, receiving and storage.

* This is a flexible day shift position, Monday - Friday and may include some over-night travel to other terminals. The successful candidate will be willing and able to work a rotating 24 hour on-call schedule and report to on-call requests within 45 minutes of the terminal.

Our Benefits Package Includes:
$5,000 sign on bonus!
Bonus eligible
Automatic 401K company contribution with competitive match program
Excellent Health benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth Opportunities

*Our Team
Koch Fertilizer, LLC owns network of storage and terminal assets across the Midwest responsible for storage and shipment of anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer products to customers for agricultural and industrial use.

*What You Will Do In Your Role
Monitor terminal operating parameters and identify opportunities for corrections and improvement
Leverage technology and operating systems to gather and interpret critical data points
Assist with work permitting, Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO), daily work scheduling and adhering to operational procedures
Develop and maintain operations excellence and process optimization of the terminal, process safety, personal safety, environmental compliance, product quality and other applicable areas of compliance
Conduct maintenance on terminal equipment
Troubleshoot, maintain, and operate ammonia refrigeration and loading systems
Work with full life cycle of ammonia including refrigeration, gas fired heating, instrumentation, PLC control systems, pumps, motors and loading processes
Manage daily maintenance work and inspection activities utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)*

*Who You Are*
Previous industrial experience
Valid Driver's license
Must be willing and able to live within 45 minutes of the terminal

*Physical Requirements:
Ability to be medically approved to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs
Ability to push/pull up to 75lbs
Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs
Ability to grip up to 30lbs
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights up to 100ft
Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather
Ability to sit, stand or kneel as needed
Ability to wear full Level A Personal Protective Equipment while performing the job duties
Ability to have unassisted physical mobility around a terminal

*What Will Put You Ahead
Previous experience working in an ammonia, chemical, refinery environment, or comparable military experience and has some exposure to electrical or instrumentation work
Certification/Associates Degree (Maintenance, Mechanical, etc.) or higher
Experience using a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Experience with water treatment, boiler operations, and basic mechanical equipment repair
Experience rebuilding pumps, compressors or valves

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